The annual NBA GM survey went live this week. And for the second year in a row, Aleksandar "Sasha" Vezenkov was voted the best basketball player outside the league.

Today's Starting 5 newsletter features the Suns and Nets tipping off the NBA China Games 2025 and Cason Wallace's must-see behind-the-backboard shot.

ESPN revealed its top 10 NBA players list, and the debate is already raging. The rankings, compiled from insider opinions, placed Nikola Jokić first, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić.

While he is not a starter, Naz Reid is still one of the best NBA centers right now. It is why the Wolves made sure to hold on to him with a $125 million contract despite having another player in our top 10,

The event returns for the first time in six years with preseason games between the Suns and Nets on Oct. 10 and Oct. 12.